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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.17, 6,279.40 and 2,105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.17, 6,279.40 and 2,105.04 is: 3,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.17 : 6,279.40 = 2,105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.17/6,279.40 = 2,105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.17x = 6,279.40 × 2,105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.17x = 13,218,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218,373.11/4,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.63

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